An organisation called Maharashtra Ramleela Mandal has objected to the title of the film and some of its content, claiming that it offends religious sentiments since the term 'Ram Leela' is associated with the life of Hindu God Lord Ram.

The petitioner's advocate told the court: "Throughout the movie, some portions of Ramleela is shown along with Lord Ram, Hanuman and Krishna's photos. The lead actor's character is named Ram and is shown as a drug peddler and womaniser. In one scene Hanuman is shown holding a gun."

The Bombay High court has now ordered Bhansali, the Censor Board, distributors Eros International and producer Kishore Lulla to file affidavits in court to explain whether guidelines under the Cinematograph Act were followed for issuing the film's certificate.